Chapter 2264: 2264: Time to Make a Move

Capítulo 2264: Chapter 2264: Time to Make a Move

Luo Ziling returned to the villa with Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan.

On the way, Luo Xusheng was driving, Luo Ziling sat in the front passenger seat, and Ling Ruonan sat alone in the back seat.

Luo Xusheng was focused on driving and didn’t speak, but Luo Ziling couldn’t help wanting to discuss the events of the night with Ling Ruonan.

However, Ling Ruonan was unwilling to converse in the car and suggested discussing it at home.

Luo Ziling had no choice but to shut up in frustration.

He sensed Ling Ruonan’s displeasure with him.

Therefore, upon returning home, he directly asked Ling Ruonan, “Mom, are you dissatisfied with my performance today?”

“With your grandparents around, they were trying to mend the rift between us, why were you so aggressive?” Ling Ruonan didn’t hide her feelings and expressed her dissatisfaction with Luo Ziling, “Speaking like that would have made your grandparents unhappy with you!”

Ling Ruonan had already sharply felt her mother, Xie Enhua’s, veiled criticism of Luo Ziling.

All along, Xie Enhua had been very fond of Luo Ziling, but today Ling Ruonan clearly felt her mother’s coldness towards him.

Ling Ruonan thought Xie Enhua’s changed attitude towards Luo Ziling was caused by Luo Ziling’s inappropriate behavior today.

Today, Luo Ziling’s obvious unwillingness to reconcile with Ling Zhengping and Ling Haining disgusted Xie Enhua.

“Mom, you’re mistaken!” Luo Ziling said with a wry smile, “The root cause of our strained relationship with Ling Zhengping isn’t us, it’s him. We’re just pointing out the issues. I believe Grandpa understands this, which is evident from his attitude later. Grandpa obviously sided with us today and wasn’t overly critical at all. Do you remember? He didn’t say a word against me, even when I interrupted and mocked Ling Zhengping.”

Ling Ruonan paused and after recalling today’s events, chose to remain silent.

At this moment, Luo Xusheng spoke, “The other day when I exchanged opinions with Ling Zhengping alone, I directly threatened him. Now I think showing a bit of strength doesn’t hurt. We won’t start trouble, but we’re not afraid of trouble either. This attitude, combined with our capabilities, will make those who want to trouble us wary.”

“Dad, you finally get it?” Luo Ziling was pleasantly surprised.

Luo Xusheng gave Luo Ziling a displeased look, expressing his annoyance.

“Didn’t you realize that my dad almost laid down an ultimatum?” Ling Ruonan glared at Luo Xusheng, surprised that the usually silent Luo Xusheng would utter such strong words today.

“We’re just defending ourselves, not starting trouble,” Luo Xusheng retorted to Ling Ruonan and, noticing her unfriendly gaze, prudently sealed his lips.

“Mom, Dad is right, we won’t start trouble, but we’re not afraid of it.” Luo Ziling sided with Luo Xusheng, “I think, in the near future Ling Zhengping probably won’t take any actions, and we won’t target him either. Grandpa mentioned that other families might go against the Ling Family. When things happen, we might help the Ling Family, which could lead to a turnaround.”

Ling Ruonan stayed silent, unsure how to respond to Luo Ziling’s suggestion.

Luo Ziling continued to persuade, “Mom, I feel Grandpa sided with us today. I’m aware that there have been many unhappy instances recently between Grandpa and Ling Zhengping. Supported by Great Grandfather, Ling Zhengping disregarded Grandpa, doing many things contrary to his wishes.”

“Enough, stop talking!” Ling Ruonan irritably interrupted Luo Ziling, “I know all this.”

Seeing Ling Ruonan’s emotion seemed off, Luo Ziling was puzzled.

“Mom, what’s the matter?” he asked softly.

“It’s nothing!” Ling Ruonan, noting both Luo Xusheng and Luo Ziling’s surprised looks, realized her emotions had been intense; she shook her head and showed a bitter smile, “I’m just worried that things will become more complicated.”

“More complications aren’t necessarily bad!” Luo Xusheng softly remarked again, “The truth is, we can’t avoid many things. And some people won’t wake up until they’ve truly tasted failure.”

Luo Xusheng’s words greatly surprised Ling Ruonan.

Seeing Ling Ruonan’s wide-eyed gaze, Luo Xusheng felt uneasy and whispered a few reminders, “Ling Zhengping has had contact with the Chen Family, just very secretly.”

“What?!” Ling Ruonan looked at Luo Xusheng in disbelief.

Luo Xusheng hurriedly explained, “I’ve only heard some vague news about it, not fully confirmed. Maybe after today, they won’t contact each other anymore.”

Seeing Luo Xusheng’s appearance, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but look at him disdainfully.

Why be so timid in front of women?

Being so afraid of one’s wife like Luo Xusheng is truly embarrassing.

A mere glare from Ling Ruonan could unsettle him—who wouldn’t look down on a man like that?

Luo Xusheng completely ignored Luo Ziling’s disdain and calmly said to Ling Ruonan, “Actually, having contact is quite normal, especially since fights among big families prioritize interests. Yesterday’s adversaries could become tomorrow’s drinking companions, evolving into close allies.”

“Dad, did someone guide you to suddenly enlighten?” Luo Ziling remarked with surprise.

Luo Xusheng grew angry, shooting a fierce glare at Luo Ziling.

Being belittled by his son, especially in front of his wife, made him feel ashamed.

Ling Ruonan was also surprised that Luo Xusheng held such an understanding, casting him a couple of curious glances.

However, she found comfort in Luo Xusheng’s evolved perspective.

Her man is no longer so pedantic, thinking about these nuances relieved her a bit.

She feared Luo Xusheng would fail to grasp these “subtleties,” potentially becoming a liability.

Yet, why had Luo Xusheng changed so dramatically, saying things entirely different from before, puzzled Ling Ruonan.

But she didn’t inquire further, instead pondering for a while before instructing Luo Ziling, “Then have someone monitor any potential contact between them.”

“I’ll have Wang Zhenjun handle this!” Luo Ziling gladly accepted.

Ling Ruonan didn’t add anything more.

Then, the three chatted about other trivial matters.

Luo Ziling was the first to excuse himself, citing the need to prepare for finals, returning to school to sleep, and leaving Luo Xusheng and Ling Ruonan some alone time.

On the way back to school, he casually remarked to Wuyue, who was driving him, “Take time to think about how to implement the plan against Chen Ruchang!”